Position Overview

• Raptis Rare Books is currently seeking a full-time Gallery Assistant to join our team and assist with daily business operations.
• The ideal candidate will possess formal coursework, training, or professional experience in rare book and/or special collections librarianship.

Primary Responsibilities:

Report directly to the Gallery Manager to:

• Assist with greeting and conversing with a high volume of gallery visitors
• Manage and appropriately direct a high volume of daily phone calls
• Manage and respond to a high volume of daily email inquiries
• Assist with client services and sales requiring the swift preparation of accompanying documentation, sales receipts, and luxury packaging
• Organization, archival preparation and shelving of new acquisitions requiring strict adherence to standard alphabetical library classification systems
• Daily cleaning duties to maintain gallery organization and cleanliness
• Assist with completion of bi-weekly e-newsletters advertising new acquisitions
• Assistance with editing/proofreading and printing of exhibition documents and rotating gallery display cards/signage
• Create weekly blog posts spotlighting new/relevant inventory and authors
• Assist with cataloging of incoming acquisitions as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with packing and shipping of a high volume of daily shipments
• Unpack and organize incoming merchandise

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, History, Library Science or a related subject
• High attention to detail and excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments and projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn and rapidly implement training and detailed business protocols
• Customer service and sales experience
• Polished, professional appearance

Strongly Preferred:

• Formal coursework, training, or professional experience in rare book and/or special collections librarianship
• Training in archival book restoration and preservation
• Experience with Mailchimp, Constant Contact or another e-newsletter platform

Experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign

Availability required:

• Flexible schedule required: rotating schedule 5 days per week, Monday – Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and performance

To Apply:

Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and a one-page writing sample on a historical figure or author of their choice by responding to this listing. No phone calls please.